MissionAssist Books - Agriculture and Farming

Two Productive Gardens - 2021-09-10

“How much land is needed to feed a family for whom maize is the staple crop?” This book demonstrates two practical solutions to a family’s need for good nutrition and food security despite the challenges of global warming.

It uses material from Practical Action Field Report July 2021 with kind permission
Illustrations by MissionAssist
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist
Copyright © 2021 MissionAssist

How to Extract Quality Honey - 2021-08-05

This explains what equipment and methods are needed to extract honey from the honeycomb.

This uses material from "Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to Harvest Quality Honey" by Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries. (The content of the text in this case may be freely used - including commercial use.)

This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.

Two Farmers Talking about Conservation Agriculture - 2021-07-15

Two Farmers Talking about Conservation Agriculture: this book explores strategies used in conservation agriculture and hears from two happy and successful farmers.

It uses material from Footsteps 110 the literacy publication of Tearfund with kind permission
Additional illustrations by MissionAssist
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist
Copyright © 2021 MissionAssist

Farming with Disabilities - 2021-07-10

This book shows how people with physical or mental disabilities can make a valuable contribution to the daily and seasonal work on a farm.

Written and illustrated for MissionAssist
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist
Copyright © 2021 MissionAssist

Natural Regeneration - A Bonus for Farmers - 2021-02-12

This book explains how natural regeneration by farmers using simple, low-cost techniques can encourage the re-growth of trees from live stumps and from seeds in the ground.

This uses material from "Footsteps 110", the literary publication of TEAR Fund, with kind permission.
Additional illustrations by MissionAssist.

This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist.

Hydroponics - Growing Crops without Soil - 2021-02-12

This book describes and illustrates six systems for growing fruit and vegetables hydroponically.

This uses material from "Footsteps 110", the literary publication of TEAR Fund, with kind permission.
Illustrations by MissionAssist.

This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.

Growing Mushrooms - 2021-02-12

Growing mushrooms can provide a useful extra income stream or supply additional protein for the family diet.

This uses material from "Footsteps 99", the literary publication of TEAR Fund, with kind permission.
Illustrations by MissionAssist.

This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist.

How to Make and Use a Donkey Plough - 2021-01-19

This book shows how to make a donkey-powered plough and how to ensure the donkey can pull it comfortably and well.

This book uses material from "Practical Action" with kind permission.
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist.

Coping with Climate Change: Tips for Farmers - 2020-11-10

This book contains useful tips for farmers coping with climate change and other practical problems. It lists other Shell Books that give more detailed information for each topic covered.

This uses material from "Footsteps 99", the literary publication of Tear Fund, with kind permission.
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.

Making a Bee-keeper’s Veil - 2020-08-26

How to make and wear a cheap and simple bee veil.

This uses material from "Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to Make a Simple Bee Veil" by Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries. (The content of the text in this case may be freely used - including commercial use.)

Illustrator: Deividas Jablonskis

This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by MissionAssist.